How to get your license: Miscellaneous vehicle sub-agency

Who needs a license?

You must have a miscellaneous vehicle sub-agency license for each additional business location after the first, primary miscellaneous vehicle dealer business has been licensed.

Business site requirements

Your business site must:

Comply with all applicable building codes, zoning, and other land-use ordinances. For more information, please contact your city or county directly.

Be located at a commercial property with an enclosed building.

Have an exterior sign that is permanently affixed to the land or building with the business name and the type of business (such as auto sales).

Have an operating telecommunications system and a phone number listed in directory assistance.

Be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., five days per week. These hours are referred to as “normal business hours.” Additional hours and days of operation may be added at your discretion. You must prominently post the hours of operation at the main entrance doors.

Have an area to maintain books, records, and files at the business site. If 2 or more vehicle dealer businesses share a location, all records, office facilities, and inventory must be physically separated and clearly identified.

Licensing requirements

To get a license, you must have all of the following:

A $5,000 bond. Bonds are available through many insurance companies. We recommend you research the cost of your bond before you apply for a license.

Copy of your property tax statement or the rental/lease agreement for the business site as proof of ownership. The rental/lease agreement must be valid for at least 1 year.